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Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer Leader


Job Location:

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 30
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a work leader to provide training certification and knowledge of an Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer working directly with journeymen and non journey-men performing all tasks assigned to Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repair; Requires the performance of the full tasks of a journeyman Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairer.


Duties

  • Provides guidance and passes on to others instructions received from supervisor and gets work started.
  • Performs disassembly examination evaluation repair alignment balancing adjustment modification test troubleshooting reassembly and functional test calibration and maintenance of a variety of flight control and landing gear mechanical and hydraulic components and hydro mechanical clutches to determine operational deficiencies serviceability and extent of disassembly for needed repair or modification.
  • Sets up and operates test equipment to accomplish functional and operational tests and dimensional checks to assure that flight control and landing gear components and assemblies are within required tolerances and specifications.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service see
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • This position may require drug testing; the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest
  • This position may require travel
  • This work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle; Valid drivers license may be required
Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the 8800 - Aircraft Overhaul Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the Ability to Lead or Supervise.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of equipment assembly installation repair etc.
  • Technical practices (theoretical precise artistic)
  • Use of measuring instruments
  • Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
  • Troubleshooting
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in clean well lighted and well ventilated areas. Frequently exposed to loud noise from the movement of machinery and test equipment to the possibility or cuts burns strains electrical shock and abrasions from handling equipment or from moving parts or machinery; and to unpleasant conditions from dirt solvents fuel toxic fumes grease and gases. Floor surfaces may be wet oily or slippery. Various protective devices such as ear plugs face shields gloves safety shoes and safety glasses are used.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click
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120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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